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  • desertgirl947
    desertgirl947 Member Posts: 653 Member
    #22
    Eleanor1 said:

    Yes, everyday is a new
    Yes, everyday is a new adjustment . It's getting better. I learned to put an extra hat in my bag in case it rains. I met an acquaintance today at the mall and she told me she likes the new haircut and asked where I got it. She sees me frequently at church but doesn't know about my condition. I was taken aback a little bit then I gave her my biggest smile and told her its my new wig. I guess I could have taken this in two ways but I took it positively. She was very nice and said she would have never guess that I am on chemo. It made my day. I was really nervous today in case I met someone out there I know and how would I react. I am glad I did. I felt so free.

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    When I did decide to wear my hair, I had people I know tell me that at first they thought I had colored my hair. The length of my wig was similar to what I had, and I looked a lot like I do on my driver's license picture, which was last taken in 1995. (In NY we can renew licenses online.) I did plan my seating in church the first time I wore my wig to church to be just ahead of a woman who colors her hair -- everyone knows she colors her hair. I think that helped me a lot.

    I think this all comes down to our having to work through things that are difficult. When we are ready, we are good to go.
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #23
    Eleanor1 said:

    Yes, everyday is a new
    Yes, everyday is a new adjustment . It's getting better. I learned to put an extra hat in my bag in case it rains. I met an acquaintance today at the mall and she told me she likes the new haircut and asked where I got it. She sees me frequently at church but doesn't know about my condition. I was taken aback a little bit then I gave her my biggest smile and told her its my new wig. I guess I could have taken this in two ways but I took it positively. She was very nice and said she would have never guess that I am on chemo. It made my day. I was really nervous today in case I met someone out there I know and how would I react. I am glad I did. I felt so free.

    What a compliment! And, you
    What a compliment! And, you were worried. Obviously you look fantastic! Yea for you!


    Hugs, Debby
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #24
    Eleanor1 said:

    Yes, everyday is a new
    Yes, everyday is a new adjustment . It's getting better. I learned to put an extra hat in my bag in case it rains. I met an acquaintance today at the mall and she told me she likes the new haircut and asked where I got it. She sees me frequently at church but doesn't know about my condition. I was taken aback a little bit then I gave her my biggest smile and told her its my new wig. I guess I could have taken this in two ways but I took it positively. She was very nice and said she would have never guess that I am on chemo. It made my day. I was really nervous today in case I met someone out there I know and how would I react. I am glad I did. I felt so free.

    Eleanor, I am so glad that
    Eleanor, I am so glad that you had a good day! Wishing you many, many more!


    Hugs, Megan

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